Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue

Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue is a local non-profit organization working to build a no-kill community in Rutherfordton, NC. Every one of our volunteers, staff, sponsors, community sponsors and donors are committed to helping to save the lives of animals in Rutherford County. We work with various organizations, including the local animal shelter and other rescue groups to provide a safe place for the animals to stay until they can find them forever homes. Deep-rooted heartache can sprout a beauty that touches the lives of all God’s creatures in the most amazing way. We want to build a foundation here in our community. We want to touch the lives of all who enter our establishment and we hope we have. The men and women who make up our organization have all suffered a great loss. We all know how it feels to lose something or someone so valuable to our lives that we had to remind ourselves to breathe. Now we have come together as a reminder of how beautiful life can be. We became a heartbeat in the rescue community, steady and strong. We have saved countless lives and have helped countless people and we hope to continue moving in this direction until all companion animals are safe. Join our team, join the no-kill movement.

Thank you for your interest in partnering with Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue (HFAR), located at 380 U.S. HWY 221 North, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. We are so excited that you are considering us as a transport partner! As a rural county in western North Carolina, we see first-hand the issues of unwanted pets. Our small shelter cannot keep up with the daily requests we receive from people wanting to surrender their pets or finding stray animals needing our help. It is overwhelming. In order to best serve your organization, it would be helpful for us to know more specifics about your rescue. I have developed some questions for which I would like your response. Please feel free to elaborate on any question. Conversely, if you have a fact sheet or other place where this information can be found, please point us to it. We’re trying to make sure we keep everything in order and can easily find your organization’s information and requirements to ensure a smooth transport partnership. Organization’s Name and address: What kinds of animals do you accept for transport? [Check all that apply.] _____ Kittens _____ Cats _____ Puppies _____ Dogs How often would you like to receive animals? Do you have any age limit requirements on transported animals, e.g., puppies must be at least 8 weeks old? Do you accept nursing moms with litters? Do you have any restrictions on the animals you accept for transport? [Check all that apply.] _____ No animals with a bite history _____ No FIV cats or kittens _____ No FeLV cats or kittens _____ No females in heat _____ No animals requiring treatment during transport, such as medication _____ No heartworm positive dogs _____ No dogs with aggression towards other dogs _____ No dogs with resource guarding issues _____ No dogs with barrier aggression _____ Other: How does transport work with your organization? [Check all that apply.] _____ HFAR will transport the animals all the way to your location. _____ Your organization will pick up the animals from HFAR and transport to your location. _____ HFAR and your organization will meet at a pre-arranged location. What are your pre-transport requirements/protocols? [Check all that apply.] _____ Health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian _____ Temperament check, e.g., dogs over 6 months _____ Puppies must have had at least 2 distemper vaccinations prior to transport _____ Kittens must have had at least 2 FVRCP vaccinations prior to transport _____ All animals must complete a 14 day quarantine period prior to transport _____ Other: